Book: Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
Recommended by: Lois, Associate Librarian
Major Ernest Pettigrew doesn't realize what a lonely widower he is until me meets Jasmina Ali, a village shop owner. The embodiment of British duty and pride, the Major negotiates landmines of greed, selfishness, culture and romance in this charming, witty novel. Take a walk through the modern English countryside with the unforgettable Major Pettigrew. You won't regret a minute spent in his company!

Book: Spaceheadz by Jon Scieszka
Recommended by: Becky, Children's Librarian
Michael begins fifth grade at a new school and discovers that aliens have invaded our planet, in the form of two kids who learned how to speak English by listening to TV advertisments. They have a mission: save the Earth by convincing 3,140,001 kids to be SPHDZ. But with a hamster as their leader, an Anti-Alien Agency on their trail, and only one personMichaelwho believes them, they have a tough job ahead! This is a quirky book with off-the-wall humor that should really appeal to kids who like the Wimpy Kid series.